[mumbled]

I am on methadone because my insurance stoped and my dr said it is a cheap one. i dont want to take methadone, what else is cheap that is good for severe back pain.
thank you

[Robert_325]

Originally Posted by mumbled

I am on methadone because my insurance stoped and my dr said it is a cheap one. i dont want to take methadone, what else is cheap that is good for severe back pain.
thank you

I would NOT bad mouth methadone but of all the pain medications that you could take it's probably the most difficult one of all to stop when the time comes. Methadone should only be used for pain when it's a chronic condition that requires you remain on medication for either a VERY long time or the rest of your life. I'm very serious. You should NOT be taking it with plans of switching off or stopping anytime soon. This is a last resort type of pain medication.

I don't know that any of the pain medications are "cheap" but in comparision to your quality of life they all are. I really hate it that you are finding it necessary to do this because of money. Share more if you would about what you're going through that requires you take methadone if you would. Have you been through much physical therapy, chiropractic, etc? There are LOTS of things to do for back pain prior to starting on methadone. You should talk to musicman about what all he is doing with his back problems. He could give you some suggestions perhaps. Perhaps we could help more after you tell us more. I'm very concerned for you. God bless.

[musicman48]

Originally Posted by mumbled

I am on methadone because my insurance stoped and my dr said it is a cheap one. i dont want to take methadone, what else is cheap that is good for severe back pain.
thank you

I left you a response in the other thread.

[cess]

Back pain is extremely common in today's society. More than 65 million Americans suffer from back pain every year. In fact back pain is the most common reason why people seek medical care.

Thanks to medical advances and technology there are now numerous treatment options for people who suffer from back pain. But, just as each patient is an individual, not all options are available or appropriate for everyone. If you are a back pain sufferer, talk to your doctor about which treatment options are best for you.

The following is a brief discussion about the most commonly used treatments for back pain available today.

Drug Therapies
Today, patients have a wide variety of medications to choose from to treat their back pain. Some drugs not only relieve pain but also work to reduce inflammation and relax muscle tension and spasm. However, many of these medications, even those available without a prescription, can have serious side effects. Talk to your doctor before taking any medications for back pain.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) include aspirin, ibuprofen, Naproxen,Ketoprofen and many more. Anti-inflammatory medications help reduce swelling and inflammation and promote healing. When taken in low doses, NSAIDs work as mild analgesics. When taken in higher doses and on a regular basis, enough of the drug builds up to have a true anti-inflammatory effect. You know sometimes paying expensive for treatments is really needed.